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Few circumstances disrupt your work life more quickly than a colleague's resignation. But once you've dealt with the initial emotional reaction, reality will set in, and both you and your boss will wonder, who's going to do the work? Quite likely, the answer is you—at least in the interim. It's i...

You’re ready to ask for a promotion and/or a raise. A well-written letter or email could mean thousands of dollars in extra income. Here’s a template to use.

Work can be hectic. That’s usually when a coworker walks to your desk with a sheepish smile and asks, “Do you have a minute?” You want to say, “I don’t have time for this right now,” but that word choice can feel rude. Still, you’re overloaded and must navigate the request. Here are three ways to...

Much to HR's chagrin, your office is primed for romance. You and your coworkers spend at least 40 hours a week together; you share common interests; and you may sometimes enjoy adult beverages together to blow off steam. Sparks will fly, and if they do, you need to know the dos and don'ts of dati...

During this global pandemic, remote work is the new normal for many. And while first intended as a temporary shift, companies now realize the benefits of a remote workforce. Employees do, too.

Figuring out a new boss can be hard. Figuring out a new boss you may only ever see over video chat? Doubly hard. Read on for some tips to navigate this fairly new phenomenon.

So, you're ready for your big interview, you’ve got all the right answers to any possible questions they could throw your way, but can they say the same? Asking the right questions can save you a lot of time when searching for a new job.

While keeping your personal issues separated from your work life is an important step toward being a true professional, there are times when the two are bound to intertwine.

A 1:1 meeting with your supervisor is a precious opportunity. You do not want it to go to waste. Read on to see how to get the most out of your meeting.

While it may not feel like there’s much of a distinction to be made between being laid off and getting fired—they both ultimately result in the loss of your job—the fact is, there are considerable differences between the two.

Many workers use their annual performance review as a time to make the case for a promotion. But in companies with a higher turnover rate, the person who performed your review in 2018 may be long gone by the time your 2019 review comes around. If your job has a high turnover rate, calculating per...

Candidate screening gives you the opportunity to see how applicants present themselves on the phone, as well as set expectations for the position. Here are five important questions to ask every candidate you prescreen.

At many companies, going beyond your job description is the best way to move up. Your boss has no way to know you can perform higher-level tasks until she sees you excel at those tasks. Learn more.

Just when you think you're ready to shift into a more productive groove at work, Procrastination enters the room. You two decide to hang out, which means your to-do pile grows longer.

More people are open to engaging someone in (re)learning how to find work because the fear is so great, and they see the financial implications of doing this well. Read on to learn more!

Let us take a look at how mid-sized hospitality companies have performed before, during, and what they will likely look like after the pandemic.

You may think a job interview is all about your potential employer finding out about you. And granted, that is the way the majority of the interview is likely to go. However, most interviewers will provide the opportunity for you to ask questions as well. Here are 10 questions to ask to stand out...

Once you've been told to head back to your workspace, how can you make sure returning to the office is a safe and even enjoyable experience? Read on to learn what steps to take!

Starting a new job typically comes with a mixed bag of feelings—everything from excitement to jitters. Want to bring down your stress level? Take some proactive steps to start your new job on the right note.

You want to get a job in a different city or state, and you’re not quite sure how to go about navigating the interview process. While in many ways the out-of-town job hunt mirrors the local search, there are definitely curves in the road that need to be navigated differently. But don’t worry; we’...